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Peace of Mind

We are experts in drug and alcohol testing, providing 100% legally defensible results exactly when and where you need them.

If you’re operating in a field where safety is critical, it is vital that your drug and alcohol policy protects your employees, the public and your business.

Accidents caused by your staff who may be working under the influence of intoxicating substances can be dangerous, even deadly, and may make you liable to costly lawsuits.

Drug and alcohol abuse can also be damaging for white collar workplaces - substance abuse is detrimental to productivity, staff attendance, morale and can affect your company’s reputation.

Services tailored to your needs

Our sample collection services are available nationwide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Our tests can be tailored to the standards required of any industry or sector. We currently test to the standards of National Grid, Network Rail, TfL, Crossrail, HS2, DLR and others.

We can meet the standards required by individual companies and can advise on best practices in the introduction and application of testing regimes.

Drug and Alcohol Training

Express Medicals delivers the best in corporate drug & alcohol training. Our courses equip managers with an understanding of the potentially damaging issues of substance misuse in the workplace, to help them identify usage by individuals and to provide support in managing the repercussions.

Find out more about our training courses here.

Expert support for your drug & alcohol policy

Whether you’re in the process of creating your policy, or you’re looking for guidance to improve the scope, Express Medicals can provide specialist advice or consultancy to ensure it is in line with current legislation and best practice.

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POCTS

For Cause testing

  • Next day results, urine or saliva drug tests

    Lab testing

    The most reliable and accurate methods of testing, where samples are sent to a laboratory for analysis. Results may be provided as quickly as the next working day and are 100% legally defensible. We lab test urine, saliva (oral fluid), or hair.

  • Instant drug test kits UK

    POCTs

    Point-of-care testing can provide instant results for screening purposes. The tests, administered correctly by appropriately trained personnel, are highly reliable and accurate. Express Medicals can provide immediate results testing urine or saliva (oral fluid).

  • Breathalyser for alcohol testing

    Breathalyser

    Simple breath test for alcohol, providing instant readings of the levels of alcohol in the breath – the upper acceptable limit to be dictated by your industry or company policy.

 

The Practical Guide to Drug & Alcohol Testing

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about drugs & alcohol in the workplace, but were afraid to ask!

Including

  • A brief history of drug & alcohol testing in the UK

  • Which type of test to screen for which drugs or alcohol

  • How to put together your own drug & alcohol policy

Types of testing programmes

  • Pre-placement
    Tests are carried out when a new starter joins your company.

  • Pre-appointment
    Tests are carried out when an employee is transferred, promoted, or seconded.

  • Unannounced/random
    A minimum percentage of the workforce is randomly tested, without advance notice

  • For cause
    For occasions where a manager or supervisor believes an employee is unfit for work due to drugs or alcohol,

  • Post-incident
    Tests are carried out following an incident that either caused, or had the potential to cause, harm.